Ep 6. Endgame
- TV-NR
- February 18, 2013
- 42 min
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7.6 (129)
As the sixth episode of The Carrie Diaries' first season, "Endgame" sees the show's characters facing new challenges and developing deeper relationships with one another. The episode takes place in early-1980s New York, where a young Carrie Bradshaw (played by AnnaSophia Robb) is navigating the ups and downs of high school, friendships, and romance.
At the start of the episode, Carrie is still reeling from her recent breakup with Sebastian (Austin Butler), who she discovered was cheating on her with another girl. Despite her initial anger and hurt, Carrie finds herself tempted to reconcile with Sebastian as she starts to miss their connection. Meanwhile, she's also juggling a potential new love interest in the form of a classmate named George (guest star Richard Kohnke), who she's been spending more time with.
As Carrie contemplates her romantic future, she's also dealing with the fallout of her recent article about Donna (Chloe Bridges), a popular queen bee who's been making Carrie's life difficult. When Donna confronts Carrie about the article, the two girls have a tense confrontation that leaves Carrie's friendship with Donna's friend Maggie (Katie Findlay) hanging in the balance.
Throughout the episode, Carrie's friends and family members are also going through their own dramas. Her younger sister Dorrit (Stefania Owen) is struggling with her own feelings of isolation, while her boss Larissa (Freema Agyeman) is dealing with a difficult work situation. Meanwhile, Carrie's best friend Walt (Brendan Dooling) is confronting his own sexuality as he starts to question his feelings for a male friend.
As the various plotlines converge, "Endgame" builds toward a tense finale that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. With its blend of romance, drama, and nostalgia, this episode is a standout installment of The Carrie Diaries' first season. Whether you're a fan of the original Sex and the City series or just looking for a smart, engaging teen drama, "Endgame" is sure to deliver the goods.